I am going for a full tummy tuck, muscle repair for a diastatis recti in March. I'm in Colorado where it's legal. I have never tried marijuana but I have heard good things about it regarding medicinal purposes. Would it be appropriate to utilize vaporized or oral marijuana post surgery for pain control? I don't know if its been studied in plastic surgery patients since the legalization of it is rather new. I figured this might be an intriguing question as I cannot find any information on it.
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The answer to your question is a simple one. No, paralytics are not required for a tummy tuck. While tummy tucks are generally performed under general Anastasia with some temporary paralytics used during the tightening of the muscles this is not always necessary. Tummy tucks...
I am not sure why this crease has formed. 6 weeks is early in the recovery. There will be oedema of the tissues and so this may well improve even resolve completely although it is not possible to be sure at this stage how it will turn out.
You certainly should bring it to the...
Hi and thanks for the question. I am very concerned about your leg swelling. Swelling in one leg can be a sign of a blood clot which should be evaluated immediately by your ps or the local emergency department. Regarding your posture- you will straighten after tummy tuck but this can take 3-4 ...
